Staff from Defence West and the Australian Marine Complex Common User Facility at Henderson will also be promoting the State at their exhibition stand.

Defence West will also host South Metropolitan TAFE and a number of small to medium-sized Western Australian companies on its stand throughout the event, providing them with a platform to promote their capabilities to industry leaders.

Together, Mr Papalia and Rear Admiral Gates will be meeting a number of major contractors engaged in or bidding for Australian Navy work, including the future frigates, offshore patrol vessel, and future submarine programs.